Bankrupt keeper David James items sold

Former England goalkeeper David James' football memorabilia has been auctioned off after the star went bankrupt.

James, 44, who played for Liverpool, Aston Villa, West Ham, Manchester City and Portsmouth, was declared bankrupt in May despite earning around £20m.

Signed football shirts, shorts and match balls were amongst the items sold through Kent-based auctioneer Hilco.
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An England shirt the player wore in the Three Lions' 1-0 World Cup win over Argentina in 2002 fetched £672.

A Liverpool FC goalkeeper's jersey worn during the Reds' 1995/96 season sold for more than £160 while a Portsmouth No 1 top James wore in 2008 went for £480.

 

An England home kit signed by the team and a Portsmouth goalkeeper's jersey were among the items sold

Other goods included a boxed and unused retro Raleigh Chopper bike went for more than £1000.
The star, who now plays and manages Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League, won 53 England caps during a career that also saw spells at Watford, Bristol City and Bournemouth.